CHORAL EVENSONG 2015
Our monthly 6.30pm Choral Evensong at Malmesbury Abbey brings together some of the most beautiful choral music ever written, the ancient liturgy of the Book of Common Prayer and the words of the King James Version of the Bible; all in the peace and tranquillity of an iconic 12th century abbey. Throughout 2015, at most Evensongs, Malmesbury Abbey Choir will be exploring some of the finest choral settings of the Psalms. Via the early church and the monastic traditions, the Hebrew Psalter has passed into the very heart of the worshipping life of the Church of England. This year we listen to Allegri, Purcell, Stanford, Finzi and many others as they bring to life the ancient and inspiring words of God’s people.
11th January
The Epiphany
Introit Canticles Anthem
Ave Maria – Franz Biebl Walmisley in D minor Videntes Stellam – Francis Poulenc
25th January
The Conversion of St Paul
Sung by the Gentlemen of Bristol Cathedral Choir and followed by a free informal concert with refreshments. 8th February
The Presentation of Christ
Introit Canticles Anthem
Beati quorum via (Ps 119) – Stanford St Paul’s Service – Herbert Howells Wash me throughly (Ps 39) – SS Wesley
1st March
Second Sunday of Lent
Introit Canticles Anthem
Hear my prayer (Ps 102) – Purcell St Paul’s Service – Herbert Howells Miserere Mei Deus (Ps 51) – Allegri
3rd April
Good Friday at 6pm Miserere Mei Deus (Ps 51) – Allegri Jesus Meine Freude – JS Bach
5th April
Easter Day
Introit Canticles Anthem
Thou wilt keep him (Ps 139,119) – Wesley Stanford in B flat O God, thou art my God (Ps 63) – Purcell
10th May
Sunday before Ascension Day
Introit Canticles Anthem
O God the King of Glory – Purcell Walmisley in D minor Beati quorum via (Ps 119) – Stanford
14th June
St Barnabas the Apostle
Introit Canticles Anthem
O taste and see (Ps 34) – Vaughan Williams Stanford in B flat I was glad (Ps 22) – Parry
12th July
St Benedict of Nursia
Introit Canticles Anthem
Miserere Mei Deus (Ps 51) – Allegri Purcell in G minor New Song (Ps 96) – James MacMillan
13th September
North Wilts Deanery Evensong
Introit Canticles Anthem
Like as the hart (Ps 42) – Herbert Howells Walmisley in D minor Spaséñiye sodéelal yesí (Ps 74) - Chesnokov
11th October
Harvest
Introit Canticles Anthem
Spaséñiye sodéelal yesí (Ps 74) - Chesnokov Stanford in B flat The heavens are telling (Ps 19) – Haydn
8th November
Remembrance Service at 2.30pm
Introit Anthem
Thou wilt keep him (Ps 139) – SS Wesley And I saw a new heaven - Bainton
28th & 29th Nov
Advent Carol Services Candlelit Lessons & Carols for Advent, at 6.30pm
19th & 20th Dec
Nine Lessons & Carols Candlelit Lessons & Carols for Christmas, at 6.30pm
Service details subject to change Malmesbury Abbey Choir John Hughes MA (Cantab) ARCO (Organist & Choirmaster) Revd Canon Neill Archer (Vicar) Malmesbury Abbey Parish Office 01666 826666 office@malmesburyabbey.com www.malmesburyabbey.com